Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 199 Shakespeare School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 199 Shakespeare School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 199 Shakespeare School's student population of 534 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 199 Shakespeare School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 199 Shakespeare School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2870 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 199 Shakespeare School's ranking?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School is ranked #2870 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 199 Shakespeare School often compared to?
Ps 199 Shakespeare Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 73 Bronx, Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 199 Shakespeare School?
534 students attend Ps 199 Shakespeare School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 199 Shakespeare School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 199 Shakespeare School?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 199 Shakespeare School offer ?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 199 Shakespeare School part of?
Ps 199 Shakespeare School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2020
This school has amazing staff, they also have a monetary clinic and are now opening a dental clinic. Please feel free to stop by our school and see for yourself how wonderful the staff is.
5 4/7/2017
The school is organized. Principal & assistant principals give it there all for these kids. Great circulums are offered & great tutoring support as well. Parents are quick to complain because those are the same parents that don't do anything with there kids.
2 11/20/2014
Kids are bad, buling my son I don't recommend this school is very bad
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